Frame covering device

ABSTRACT

Richard O&#39;Neal Sallis (First Named Inventor), am a resident of the United States of America. I reside at 138 N. Barclay St., in Waterloo, Iowa. The title of my invention is called ‘Frame Covering Device system for a three wheel motorcycle, that provides (1) a covering for protection of the double A-arm and shock assembly, (2) air flow and (3) improved overall appearance for the three wheel motorcycle.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is related to and does claim priority to, the following U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/862,410 filed on Aug. 5, 2013: confirmation No. 6237, Atty Docket 506993739. The entirety of the subject matter of these applications is incorporated herein.

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PRIOR DISCLOSURES BY THE INVENTOR OR A JOINT INVENTOR

This invention has not been communicated in part or detail on a national or foreign level, this invention has not be made known to the general public in any form, nor manufactured for public sale, disclosure has only been made to an individual who works with metal to see how much time it would take to produce said invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a Frame Covering Device and, more particularly, to Frame Covering Device with Air Vents for a novel three wheel vehicle that has two wheels in the front that uses a shock and double A-arm assembly for steering.

Currently, this vehicle's front frame shock and steering assembly is totally exposed, see U.S. Pat. No. 7,464,781 B2, making it difficult to clean of road dirt and bug residue that may accumulate while riding three wheeled vehicles. As can be seen this invention meets the need for providing a covering, air flow and improved overall appearance.

2. Description of Related Art

At present there is no known Frame Covering Device with Air Vents invention for a three wheel vehicle that has two wheels in the front using shock and double A-arm assembly for steering, this invention would be the first of its kind, that will provide a covering for protection to the shock and double A-arm assembly, while at the same time provide air flow to the radiators, without impeding steering or maneuverability and adding to the overall appearance of said vehicle.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The Frame Covering Device with Air Vents is a piece of fabricated material consisting of various angles which can have different openings in the vent areas for air to flow through, it is connected between the upper and lower double A-arm assembly that sits in front of the shock assembly. The Frame Protective Covering with Air Vents invention will provide protection for the shock and steering assembly of said three wheel vehicle, reducing parts exposure to man-made and natural elements, allowing maximum air flow to both radiators, reducing the overall cleaning time of the steering and shock assembly, and improving the overall appearance

There is a need for a Frame Covering Device with Air Vents covering that will reduce cleaning time and add to the overall frontal appearance of the three wheel vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of an exemplary embodiment of the Frame Covering Device with Air Vents invention, revealing the, protective flange, vents areas, and mounting features;

FIG. 2 is the right side view of an exemplary embodiment of the Frame Covering with Air Vents invention; revealing the, protective flange, vent areas, and mounting features;

FIG. 3 is the rear view of an exemplary embodiment of the Frame Covering Device with Air Vents invention; revealing the, protective flange, vent areas, and mounting features;

FIG. 4 is the left side view of an exemplary embodiment of the Frame Covering Device Air Vents invention; revealing the, protective flange, vent areas, and mounting features;

FIG. 5 is the top view of an exemplary embodiment of the Frame Covering Device with Air Vents invention, revealing the protective flange and mounting features.

FIG. 6 is the bottom view of an exemplary embodiment of the Frame Covering Device with Air Vents; revealing the protective flange and mounting features

FIG. 7 is the front illustrative view of said motorcycle image, see U.S. Pat. No. 7,464,781 B2 without the Frame Covering Device with Air Vents invention.

FIG. 8 is the front illustrative view of said motorcycle image, see U.S. Pat. No. 7,464,781 B2 with the Frame Covering Device with Air Vents invention and its location.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a Frame Covering Device that may include a sheet of material having a plurality of air vents, wherein the sheet of material is folded in such a way to provide a protective covering for the frame of an object. The Frame Covering Device with Air Vents invention will provide a protective covering for the front shock and steering assembly thereby reducing the accumulation of dirt and bug residue and with the vent openings maximum air is allowed to flow to the radiators.

As is illustrated in FIG. 1 through 6, the present invention may include a frame covering device that may be shaped to fit between the angles of the double A-arm assembly. The present device may be attached to the frames by use of a fastening method; such as a plurality of bolts that presently hold other parts to the double A-arm frame already, clips that snap around the frame, thereby providing a protective covering for the shock and frame arm assembly. The frame covering device may be made from various types of metal, or a polymer such as plastic, and the like.

The frame cover may be made to a specified size, with bolt holes drilled into the frame cover. The frame cover may be aligned with the frame to where the bolts are already mounted on the double A-arm frame. An individual may then remove the bolts and move the frame cover into place, between the upper and lower double A-arm assembly and then replacing the bolts removed from the frame. This addition may happen in a seated position, lying down or best with the bike on a hoist. The present invention may be reduced to the size of an air vent in a home to direct air flow in multiple directions other than just straight out.

Air vents may be of various shapes to allow air to flow to the radiators, The present invention will not hinder the movement of any double A-arms, shocks or steering of the vehicle.

In certain embodiments, the present device may be used for three wheeled tricycles. A plasma cutter, a 3-D printer or one skilled in metal work may be used to shape the Frame Covering Device with Air Vents to the specified measurements of the particular item to be covered. Holes may be drilled into the frame covering so that the Frame Covering Device with Air Vents invention may be slid into place on the double A-arm frame and assembled within minutes.

In certain embodiments, the present device may be used for three wheeled tricycles. In alternate embodiments the present device may be used for home or business along with any automobile.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A Frame Covering Device with Air Vents comprising: a sheet of material having a plurality of air vents, wherein the sheet of material is shaped to form a protective covering device to protect shock and double A-arm a assembly
 2. A Frame Covering Device with Air Vents comprising: a sheet of material having a plurality of air vents, wherein the sheet of materials is shaped to form openings that allows maximum air flow to the radiators
 3. A Frame Covering Device with Air Vents comprising: a sheet of material having a plurality of air vents, wherein the sheet of material is shaped to form a protective covering device that reduces the amount of cleaning time of the shock and front steering assembly
 4. A Frame Covering Device with Air Vents comprising: a sheet of material having a plurality of air vents, wherein the sheet of material is shaped to form a covering device that improves the appearance of the front steering assembly. 